10 Reviews: Best Drought Tolerant Grass Seed (Dec 2023)

An excellent all-purpose lawn grass, Bahia is resistant to disease and insect pests and thrives in poor soils. Because of its prolific roots, it’s considered drought-tolerant, although it might thin out with time, making it unsuitable for shaded regions. Scotts Grass Seed Pensacola Bahiagrass is ideal for southern lawns because of its thick roots and ability to withstand heat and dryness. Designed for total sun exposure, it’s weed free to at least 99.9%. Water twice daily for the first three weeks to see the best outcomes.

"The grass seeds are producing. Too fine for picture at this time."

by June Smith

Once established, Centipede grass is “apple-green” or “lime-green” in the shade and is a low-maintenance lawn. It grows best in the dappled shade beneath pine trees because it tolerates acidic soil and likes full sun or partial shade. This Scotts Turf Builder product is designed for sandy, acidic soil, and sunny locations. Southern coastal locations benefit significantly from using centipede grass seed and mulch. This product provides a medium-bladed texture and moderate drought tolerance in sun and shade areas.

"Product is easy to use and understand. Yhe directions are straightforward and the seeds do germinate in about 3-4 weeks of daily watering."

by Anthony

Although Zoysia grass is more tolerant of the sun and shade, it is slower to develop. As a result, it offers a beautifully green turf carpet after Zoysia is established. In addition, drought tolerance varies among cultivars of Zoysia, with some cultivars tolerating more than others. Scotts Turf Builder Zoysia Grass Seed & Mulch resists heat, dryness, and partial shade. Mulch and seed are combined in this highly adaptable grass seed mix to produce a robust, long-lasting, low-maintenance lawn designed to withstand moderate to high levels of drought in full sun and light shade.

"I like this particular grass seed. It’s durable and takes care of itself. Purchase it while supplies last."

by mscott

Bermudagrass enjoys sun and traffic. It’s drought-tolerant and needs frequent mowing. Moreover, this grass is overseeded with ryegrass in the cold months. The Scotts Turf Builder Seed Bermudagrass thrives in hot, dry southern climates. This seed mix grows a thick, resilient lawn. Each seed has a unique 4-in-1 WaterSmart PLUS Coating that takes 2x more water than uncoated seed, feeds vital nutrients, and protects seedlings from illness.

"These seeds really work as long as you keep it watered. Thick and green. Definitely would purchase again."

by DJ Tony Montana

St. Augustine grass enjoys dappled shade and moderate traffic. It stays green throughout dormancy but can get illnesses if overwatered. Floratam is a drought-resistant variety. Scotts EZ Patch Lawn Repair is the first patch and repair product for St. Augustinegrass that repairs it 60% faster. This mulch-fertilizer mixture absorbs 6x its weight in water and expands to protect seeds. Its controlled-release technology promotes St. Augustine grass growth and establishment. Use this ready-to-use mix to plant plugs or mend barren lawn patches.

"Sprinkle it and water it when it’s light brown and boom, a month later all good."

by Dustin Norton

Sheep fescue forms clumps. It’s natural-looking and needs little water. It barely needs fertilizer every other year and periodic mowing, but the rough surface prevents backyard activities. So instead, Nature’s Seed sources seed from a network of trustworthy wildland seed collectors, producers, and fields. Sheep Fescue is a cool-season, drought-tolerant perennial bunchgrass. Native to North America, it has a deep root system. Sheep Fescue is a blue-green, drought-tolerant grass typically used in wildflower beds.

"... Once established it does well...if you water the area it'll grow well and turn nice and green. ..."

by Amazon Customer

Because it can resist both dense shade and blistering sun, Scotts Sun & Shade Mix Grass Seed is one of Scotts’ most adaptable offerings. WaterSmart Plus Coating from Scotts provides 2x the water absorption of uncoated seeds while also providing essential nutrients and disease protection for young plants. Seeds up to 8,000 sq. ft. in size Fine-bladed texture, moderate to high drought resilience, and full sun or dense shade. Repairs bare and thin areas by aggressively spreading.

"Good grass seed looks very pretty"

by Herbert S.

Tall fescue seeded with Scotts Grass Seed Heat-Tolerant Blue Mix grows 33 percent thicker for Tall Lawns. Heat and drought don’t slow this blend down; they spread swiftly to restore your lawn’s damaged areas. Each seed is a coat in a unique 4-in-1 WaterSmart PLUS Coating that draws 2x more water than uncoated seed, provides essential nutrients, and shields seedlings from disease. It has a moderate-bladed texture and is quite drought resistant. Recovers quickly from hot and dry conditions and spread to replace damaged.

"Scott's does a fine job in producing their products. I highly recommend. Just be sure to plant the seed as directed and at the proper time of year."

by Gregory Brower

Tall fescue is a tough, coarse-textured grass that grows well in various climates. Many seeds are needed because each plant grows from just one source. Tall fescue can mimic a classic lawn’s “carpet” look with regular mowing. Moreover, it prefers one heavy watering a week of 3/4 inch of water. As a result, this grass can handle a lot of traffic. Scotts Grass Seed Tall Fescue Mix provides insect, disease, and heat resistance. Exclusive feeds with necessary nutrients and protects seedlings from diseases.

"Excellent price and if you put down correctly, it grows beautifully. Two weeks you see some results"

by Vinny

This tall fescue is resistant to drought and prefers full sun to partial shade. It has a deep green color, a blade thickness that falls somewhere in the middle, and an overall toughness that sets it apart. In addition to that, it is not bothered by foot and animal traffic! Ideal for cooler climates in the north and transition zones. The cost of using the Get Sunday Fescue Rescue Grass Seed over an extended period is reasonable.